Explore the Family Name Van Campen
The meaning of Van Campen
Dutch: variant of Van Kampen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Van Campen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Van Campen's popularity has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 42,677 and gradually slipped to 43,006 in 2010, marking a -0.77% change in rank. The count of people carrying this surname increased from 478 in 2000 to 503 in 2010, demonstrating a growth of 5.23%. However, the proportion of individuals named Van Campen per 100,000 people decreased by 5.56%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,677 | #43,006 | -0.77% |
| Count | 478 | 503 | 5.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Campen
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts within the Van Campen surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. While no Asian/Pacific Islander representation was recorded in 2000, by 2010, 0.99% of the Van Campens identified as such. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased from 1.67% to 1.19%. The proportion of white individuals bearing the surname marginally fell from 96.44% to 95.83%. Hispanic representation also saw a slight decrease from 1.05% to 0.99%. However, there were no changes in the Black community and American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.44% | 95.83% | -0.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 1.19% | -28.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 0.99% | -5.71% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |